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Emotional Regulation Ideas for Kids and Teens
One of our favorite interventions to teach parents, and kids and teens, was created by me and is called The Three Step Approach. You can read tons more about it here, and in my book, When Anxiety Makes You Angry. But today, we’re doing a video walk through!
Anxiety Counseling with Erin Kirkpatrick, Art Therapist in St. Louis.
Learn more about anxiety counseling in St. Louis with art therapist Erin Kirkpatrick.
More Than Self Care: Therapy for Parents in St. Louis! (Part 2)
Sometimes parents need more than self care and getting support with “developing strategies and skills to cope” is super helpful!
Parent Coaching, Therapy and Support with Stacy McCann, LCSW
When your child is angry, anxious, or easily overwhelmed, you do your best to support your child - and it’s important to get the support you need too!
Today, as part of our Helping Professionals Interview Series, we are excited to share our interview with Stacy McCann, MSW, LCSW. Stacy guides parents to better understand how their own unique histories effect their parenting and how to use that knowledge to strengthen their relationships with their kids.
Realistic Expectations For Your Young Child
I work closely with parents of kids as young as 4, and I often have parents ask me if their expectations are too high. Should I expect my 5 year old to help with chores? Should my four year old know not to do that? Each child is different, and you will end up shaping your expectations around your children as they grow and develop. But below are a few unrealistic expectations for children that I've seen or heard in my practice:
Anxiety and Anger: Differences for Boys and Girls
How differently does anxiety manifest itself in girls versus boys? What accounts for such differences?
This May, I hosted a #HealthAMA ("ask me anything") allowing people to ask me any questions on temper tantrums and anger management for kids. You can find all the questions right here, and this summer I've pulled a few to expand on.
Gender differences in anger.
Based on my experience, I often see more boys with anxiety brought in for "anger management" than girls
Music Therapy in St. Louis
“Somethings are difficult to put into words (at first), but can be shared musically, providing a starting point for further insight, work and learning.” Learn more about music therapy with Maria Carron, Director of Services with Midwest Music Therapy Services, Inc.